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Kenny Smith Says This Will Be a Top 10 NBA Dunk Contest

NBA analyst Kenny Smith says this year's NBA Slam Dunk Contest will go down in basketball history as one of the best showcases of talent ever. If you watch the video, you can see why Smith comes to this prediction, and you will most likely agree with what he has to say. Show More Summary

NBA Celebrity All-Star Game 2013: Who's Ready to Show off in Houston?

The best and brightest of the NBA will soon partake in the 2013 All-Star Weekend festivities. Events such as the Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest and Skills Competition should be a lot of fun to watch. One event to really look forward to is the Celebrity All-Star Game, as this year's matchup includes some exciting talent. Show More Summary

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2013: Latest Odds and Projected Winner for All-Star Event

The 2013 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is just around the corner, and you’re not going to want to miss a chance to watch the showcase—and possibly even wager on it. That’s right, if you’re a betting man or woman, you can get action on the All-Star Weekend dunking event. Show More Summary

Creating the Ideal NBA Slam Dunk Contest Featuring Superstar Participants

When the NBA announced the six participants for the 2013 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest taking place Saturday in Houston, the overall reaction was one of disappointment. While no one doubts that James White and Gerald Green will put on a captivating show, the lack of superstar names was all too familiar. Show More Summary

Eric Bledsoe: Slam Dunk Contest a Culmination of Rapid Rise to Near-Stardom

Entering the 2012-13 NBA regular season, the average fan knew Eric Bledsoe as John Wall's backup at the University of Kentucky. Those with a deeper knowledge knew Bledsoe to be a defensive dynamo that shined in the 2012 NBA postseason. Show More Summary

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2013: Previewing All-Star Weekend's Most Exciting Event

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is the most electrifying event offered during All-Star weekend. And the 2013 competition won't disappoint. Last week NBA.com released the competitors for this year and a new format: The 2013 Sprite Slam Dunk will feature six dunkers competing in a two-round competition as part of State Farm All-Star Saturday Night. Show More Summary

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2013: Participants, Odds and Predictions

The 2013 Slam Dunk Contest features six of the top active dunkers in the NBA today, including two former champions and a number of others eager to prove themselves in front on a nationally televised audience. It’s going to be thrilling...Show More Summary

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2013: Showcasing Best Highlights from Each Contestant

One of the highlights of NBA All-Star weekend is indubitably the Slam Dunk Contest. The stunning, innovative aerial display continues to captivate basketball fans annually, and this year's field is loaded with talent. The competition...Show More Summary

Creating the Ultimate NBA Slam Dunk Contest

The contestants for the 2013 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest have been announced. And it's not exactly a who's who of the NBA. The defending champ, Jeremy Evans, is averaging 5.4 minutes per game for the Utah Jazz. He has scored a grand total of 33 points this season. Show More Summary

7 Greatest NBA Athletes to Never Participate in All-Star Dunk Competition

All-Star Weekend is upon us, and that means we get to see arguably the most exciting exhibition event of the year—the Sprite NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Well, at least it's supposed to be the most exciting, but it sure hasn't been that great the past few years. Show More Summary

Dare to Fly: 10 NBA Players We Wish Would Do the Dunk Contest

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has become the equivalent of doing stand-up comedy for a comedian. It is something you do as you rise through the ranks in hopes of attaining stardom. Once you get to a certain level, i.e.: major movies/NBA All Star appearances, it becomes something you're too big to participate in. Show More Summary

Why the 2013 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Will Be an Epic Success

The 2013 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is going to be everything the 2012 competition was not—epic. Though last year's slam dunk contest was far from the worst we have seen, it lacked that explosive flair. Some of the jams were creative, yes, but there wasn't a moment where you were brought out of your seat. Show More Summary

NBA All Star Weekend 2013: Players Who Will Make Biggest Impact in Houston

As we gear up for All-Star Weekend in Houston, it's time to start analyzing who will make the biggest impact in the Toyota Center. It's not just about the game itself, though, as the three-point and slam dunk contests provide players the opportunity to showcase talents they don't always get to display during regular-season games. Show More Summary

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2013: Picking Saturday's Favorites, Dark Horse and Winner

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is arguably the most exciting aspect of All-Star Weekend. Sure, the event could use a little bit more star power than it has typically showcased in recent years, but that doesn't detract from the amazing display and innovation that takes place each time out. Show More Summary

Who Would Win a New Orleans Hornets-Only Slam Dunk Contest?

If the New Orleans Hornets took the best finishers in their franchise's history and had them compete in a Slam Dunk Contest against each other, who would emerge victorious? A showdown between such a diverse group of high-flyers would be as exciting and interesting a contest we've seen in years. Show More Summary

Who Would Win an Oklahoma City Thunder-Only Slam Dunk Contest?

With the NBA All-Star Weekend coming up and the most popular event being the dunk contest, I thought it'd be fun to take a look within a team that has no competitors in this year's contest to see who would rise to victory. The only Thunder...Show More Summary

Best Gimmicks in NBA All-Star Dunk Contest History

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is entering its 27th year of existence when All-Star Weekend rolls around this weekend in Houston. As the years have gone by, the dunkers have progressively gotten more and more athletic, making the dunks more...Show More Summary

10 best dunks in slam dunk contest history (GIFs)

3 months agoSports : Game On!

We've made our list, now we want your opinions. Was it Spud? Michael? J-Rich? Vince?

Who Would Win a Boston Celtics Only, Team Slam Dunk Contest?

There's a general rule when it comes to the NBA's slam dunk contest: Big men don't stand a chance to win it all. That is until you come across the 2012-13 Boston Celtics roster. For a team that boasts the league's oldest average age,...Show More Summary

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